Overall there was a 99% pass rate and 77% of students who submitted their AQA Extended Projects gained A*/A. This is a new introduction for King’s this year.

Mr Chris Ramsey, headmaster said: “My congratulations go to all the students who have worked hard for these grades, in particular, all those who have achieved the new A* grade which is only given to the very top performing students.

He added: “To gain an A* grade, students must get an A grade at AS level and average over 90% in their A2 modules. This has been introduced to highlight the most talented and consistently hardworking students.”